NHI has so many holes, it’s bound to sink, experts warn

16 September 2019 - 07:00 By Katharine Child
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Dr Nicholas Crisp, who was appointed to set up an NHI office, says an act of law cannot be too detailed.
Dr Nicholas Crisp, who was appointed to set up an NHI office, says an act of law cannot be too detailed.
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The national health department is rushing through the appointment of members to an interim steering committee to slug out the details of the National Health Insurance bill.

This comes as law experts warn of court action against NHI if “level heads” do not prevail.

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